Black ink gone after one month? I have only used this printer for one month and have printed maybe 75 sheets of mostly text. I'm already getting the "replace ink cartridge" message for the black cartridge. That seems awfully quick. Has anyone else had their ink disappear so quickly??Is there any way to get around the "replace ink cartridge" message that comes up that will not allow you to print? The last printout I did was just fine -- I'm sure I can print out a few more to get the last bit of black ink out and used. It seems like a waste to not be able to print to get the most out of the cartridge until it just can't get anymore black out. Gotta stretch everything a bit more these days ya know. Is this how Epson forces customers to replace ink cartridges more frequently? If so, I'm never going to buy an Epson again for this reason. Black ink gone after one month? I have only used this printer for one month and have printed maybe 75 sheets of mostly text. I'm already getting the "replace ink cartridge" message... » Read More Black ink gone after one month? I have only used this printer for one month and have printed maybe 75 sheets of mostly text. I'm already getting the "replace ink cartridge" message for the black cartridge. That seems awfully quick. Has anyone else had their ink disappear so quickly??Is there any way to get around the "replace ink cartridge" message that comes up that will not allow you to print? The last printout I did was just fine -- I'm sure I can print out a few more to get the last bit of black ink out and used. It seems like a waste to not be able to print to get the most out of the cartridge until it just can't get anymore black out. Gotta stretch everything a bit more these days ya know. Is this how Epson forces customers to replace ink cartridges more frequently? If so, I'm never going to buy an Epson again for this reason. « Show Less
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Staples will still recycle the old cartridges. I agree, the major shortcoming with this printer is how quickly it goes through ink cartridges and the inability to print in black or grayscale when one of the colors runs out.
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The inability to print something when any of the color cartridges is empty may be a difficulty with many (most? all?) color printers these days. I know in the past when one color ran out, I would still be able print something that just used black ink, but that's not possible with my current color ink jet printer (a Brother all-in-one). I do very little color printing, and I find it cheaper though space-consuming to own two printers, the color inkjet and a laser printer for documents that only require black ink.
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I have an older Epson and was wanting to replace it for that very reason. I can't print anything when any color is out. So it says I need to replace the light blue and won't let me print anything until I do. Since I never use color, I'm guessing the blue just dried out. At any rate, I can't figure how to override that and just use black. Maybe it is just an Epson thing, as you said, to get us to buy more ink. I'm with you, I want to keep going until the ink fades and I can really see it is almost out.
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Mine kept printing for awhile after I got the "replace ink" message. Also, it is my understanding that the ink cartridges that come with the printer are generally sample cartidges and do not contain as much ink as the full, replacement cartridges. While that seems kind of crummy, I think most companies that supply cartridges with the newprinter are doing that. When I was shopping for this printer, I was suprised to find that many companies have stopped including any ink with their new printers!!
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I contacted Epson and they advise that it is impossible to print in black only when one of the colors is empty. For me, that is a major shortcoming and one that was not explained to me when I purchased the Artisan 810. In addition, the cost of replacement ink is very high...it may be more costly than any other brand. At office stores such as Office Max, you cannot recycle the used Epson cartridges as you can do with HP for a discount. Generally, a decent printer however, it has a few significant flaws
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I ignore the pop up messages and just delete them. When the printer stops working because the cartridge is actually empty, we replace. The warnings give you enough time to order a replacement, but I've found that the printer will run for several weeks before replacement is needed. Clearing the nagging warnings can be tiresome. BTW, ours is 9325CW.
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I don't recall if I had any issues like that or not. I'm an IT guy/computer nerd anyway so if I did, I fixed it immediately. With that said, I would recommend turning your printer off and then back on. Even try some different things like putting old cartridges in when printer is on and then turn it off, pull cartridges out and replace the new cartridges just before turning the printer back on. Make sure that any tape that may have been on the bottom of the cartridges is also removed. You'd be surprised how many people forget that. One thing to look at also, if the problem persists, is to check the settings on the actual printer and look at the ink level. If the ink level is showing that everything is full, as it should be, then the printer is at least detecting things that far. Hope this little bit will help, if not feel free to post back. If you end up having to post back, let us k ow what you be tried, and the specific issue you're having. This way I, or someone else, can give more accurate advice to further troubleshoot the issue. :)
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Had a similar problem. One printer we had to return, but Epson is putting out bad cartridges. I sent in one printer to them because that happened. I had tried over and over to clean the printer heads, but after about 4 go arounds, and still no real printing happening, one of the cartridges was not recognized, then another, then another, then it started with the second set. Called Epson, they had me send in the printer and sent me a refirb. Came with their cartridges, same thing happened after printing one item, which printed horribly. Called them again, they sent me another cartridge, same thing happened, called again, they insisted they had to send more cartridges so I insisted they send an entire set. IT took an entire set of cartridges to get the thing functioning again. I dread having to change cartridges again. I have never had so much trouble with a printer, and I have let them know. They refused to allow me to post a negative review on their website for their printer. I guess it keeps their reviews high. What i learned is that the problem seems to be in the ink cartridges. Call them and insist they provide another set or two. They will make you jump through their troubleshooting hoops, but it is worth it if you can get them to send you cartridges. I only buy Epson cartridges and it is their cartridges that are failing.
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There definately is something not right with the ink system. I have owned this printer for over two years. First of all it is barely alive, never when new printed from bottom tray. Long Story short I ordered ink through amazon. I made the merchant rfeplace the ink for it evaporated in my machine in lil over a month. I am in the market for a new one!!
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As a former technology manager, I would have a lot more questions for you. Has the printer worked before? If so, does it not print in any application. There's also the classic - turn EVERYTHING off (PC & printer). If still no good, what about making a copy - pull the USB cable and make a copy - if it doesn't copy - it's either the printer or possibly the ink cartridge is not snapped in properly.
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My black cartridge has nothing coming out, even though it registers full. Put a new one in & it works so it is not my printer. Did you send me a cartridge that is empty? What can I do?
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Yes, I have the same issue and the only way I've found to correct this is to turn my printer off/on. The only thing I can figure is that Printer companies aren't really in the business of selling printers - they make the bulk of their money selling ink. With this in mind, I believe they have installed a subroutine which counts the copies made and when the cartridge should have expired this pop-up appears. I use my printer often making color photo prints and it appears to be on a regular cycle. I've not yet figured out a way to by-pass or disable this. Sorry I can't be more helpful but even with this inconvenience the bulk ink system has saved me a lot of money. Yes, I have the same issue and the only way I've found to correct this is to turn my printer off/on. The only thing I can figure is that Printer companies aren't really in the business of selling printers - they make the bulk of their money selling ink. With this in mind, I believe they have installed a subroutine which counts the copies made and when the cartridge should have expired this pop-up appears. I use my printer often making color photo prints and it appears to be on a regular cycle. I've not yet figured out a way to by-pass or disable this. Sorry I can't be more helpful but even... » Read More Yes, I have the same issue and the only way I've found to correct this is to turn my printer off/on. The only thing I can figure is that Printer companies aren't really in the business of selling printers - they make the bulk of their money selling ink. With this in mind, I believe they have installed a subroutine which counts the copies made and when the cartridge should have expired this pop-up appears. I use my printer often making color photo prints and it appears to be on a regular cycle. I've not yet figured out a way to by-pass or disable this. Sorry I can't be more helpful but even with this inconvenience the bulk ink system has saved me a lot of money. « Show Less
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It probably will for a short period until you replace the color cartridge but long use without all cartridges will probably damage the printer. Even when setting your preference to print only black it uses a little of the color cartridge per Epson. I recommend contracting Epson for exact information. I have not run into this situation since mine is still new. Good luck.
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Hey Liz, According to another commentor you are supposed to print a black/yellow page everyday and a full color once a week. Because I didn't do this then that could be why both of my printheads quit on me. Ooookay, Dave.
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Sorry, don't know what else it could be. Just make sure you've replaced the correct black cartridge. I think the smaller one is the photo ink and the large is regular text...which always empties the fastest for me. I had a Brother printer that would take compatible color ink but would only accept genuine brother ink in black. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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Both are true. I did not know at the time of my post that any different action was required, but one black cartridge has malfunctioned by leaving partially unprinted streaks in the lines of print. I removed it, wiped an accumulation of ink off it, reinstalled it and got some good printing, maybe 15 or 20 pages before it did the same again. I disposed of it so I would not have that frustration again. Jon
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Hi, Everytime you shut off the printer and then turn it on it has to recharge each cartridge. This is like your car sucking gas in order to start. The printer has to build up pressure in the cartridges in order to print. My printer is on all the time and I only use OEM cartridges. Last week I tried to fill up an empty 105XL cartridge by the big hole with foam. I just put a little in a syringe and filled it. It works for awhile just to stretch your cartridge a little while until you get another cartridge. Also if you run out of black ink you can print using the color cartridges only. It will print black by using the color cartridges. You can print in black only but it will still use some of the color as I said above. I have had Epson printers before but I did not like the Idea not being able to print because I ran out of ink in 1 cartridge. It was an all in one with Fax but I could not even fax anything. Good Luck.
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You can try taking the print head out and cleaning it, but I have not had good luck with it fixing it. Sometimes it helps and then the next time I use it, it won't print black again. Basically, these are useless printers. The print head is about $50 to buy a new one and they don't last very long. I'm limping along with this and then I will buy a different brand. Sorry. Maybe cleaning it will get you a little more use.
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Had the same issue with the Black Ink cartridge but the Color worked fine. Contacted vendor through Amazon and they sent me another Black Cartridge at no charge. The new one did not work either. Contacted the vendor once again and got a full refund for the Black Cartridge which was more than enough to order it from another supplier that had one which worked. Up side was I did not have to return anything. You might want to try another black cartridge from somewhere else? Dunno your printer. My printer was able to tell me which cartridge was not working. Good luck!
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I recently had different, but similar problem with a factory new 564XL ( double use ) cartridge. After only a few days of light use, Printer started sending messages to my computer, something like.. this freshly installed black cartridge was a "counterfeit " and then the ink stopped printing. Printer is back up working with a new regular black ink 564 cartridge. It is likely that we only buy regular 564 ink, rather than 564XL from here on.
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You really need to run the printer thru deep cleans quit a few times particularly if this is the first transition to the new ink . you might even have to refill the ink a little more after cleaning. As I said usualy its in the transition to the new ink.